Grand Soir Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2016 Eau de Parfum
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The Best Gourmand
the name says it all “Grand Soir - the great night”.
I bought this fragrance in 2022, and it has strong longevity.
The most beautiful gourmand next to Ambre Nuit by Dior that exists on the market. The scent is quite linear but incredibly well balanced and harmonized by the master Francis Kurkdjian, so the development settles perfectly on my skin.
The fragrance had its hype on Tik Tok, and I usually don’t like to engage with that and don’t follow certain trends, but when it is justified, I also give it my respect. I love this one and have taken it to my heart. For what occasion do I see GS? I would classify it more for the colder seasons, but not exclusively winter. More like spring - autumn - winter.
The vanilla is very soft but present and projects in the background. The truly enveloping and special warmth that this fragrance provides is the interplay of tonka bean and lavender, along with the vanilla that glides in the background. Mega
I have several fragrances in my collection now, but I would buy this one again and again. An absolute 10/10. This is worth a blind buy. Depending on the batch, I would look for an older one, as according to statements from the IRFA (International Fragrance Association), fragrances will change in 2026 and will not project as strongly as before, and this applies to both designer and niche. Unfortunately, this has already come into effect. The batch of my colleague (purchased December 2025) is much weaker than my batch from 2022.
Nevertheless, a wonderful fragrance and a clear recommendation to buy.
I bought this fragrance in 2022, and it has strong longevity.
The most beautiful gourmand next to Ambre Nuit by Dior that exists on the market. The scent is quite linear but incredibly well balanced and harmonized by the master Francis Kurkdjian, so the development settles perfectly on my skin.
The fragrance had its hype on Tik Tok, and I usually don’t like to engage with that and don’t follow certain trends, but when it is justified, I also give it my respect. I love this one and have taken it to my heart. For what occasion do I see GS? I would classify it more for the colder seasons, but not exclusively winter. More like spring - autumn - winter.
The vanilla is very soft but present and projects in the background. The truly enveloping and special warmth that this fragrance provides is the interplay of tonka bean and lavender, along with the vanilla that glides in the background. Mega
I have several fragrances in my collection now, but I would buy this one again and again. An absolute 10/10. This is worth a blind buy. Depending on the batch, I would look for an older one, as according to statements from the IRFA (International Fragrance Association), fragrances will change in 2026 and will not project as strongly as before, and this applies to both designer and niche. Unfortunately, this has already come into effect. The batch of my colleague (purchased December 2025) is much weaker than my batch from 2022.
Nevertheless, a wonderful fragrance and a clear recommendation to buy.
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